Fact #1: The driver it is the longest club in your bag. Fact #2: This means that it is the easiest club to send the ball sailing offline.
To keep your tee shots in the fairway, I have the drill for you.
The next time you’re on the range, take your driver and place your hands two to three inches apart in a split grip. Then take a practice swing. You should feel that your takeaway is more controlled.
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Once you get the hang of it, try hitting a few shots. Start slowly, with some three-quarter swings, and soon you will start to make solid contact and gradually add more speed. After a few good cuts, return your hands to a normal grip. You may notice that they are more stable on impact.
The next time you face a pressure tee shot on the golf course, take a few practice swings with the split grip. It will help you square the club face at impact – and find many more fairways.
Joe Hallett is a GOLF Top 100 Master and is the director of instruction at the Vanderbilt Legends Club in Nashville, Tenn
